Having murdered my mother under circumstances of singular atrocity, I was arrested and put upon my trial, which lasted seven years. In charging the jury, the judge of the Court of Acquittal remarked that it was one of the most ghastly crimes that he had ever been called upon...
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (born June 24, 1842; died sometime after December 26, 1913) was an American editorialist, journalist, short storywriter, fabulist, and satirist. Today, he is probably best known for his short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and his satirical...
The Parenticide Club, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete...
"The Parenticide Club" by Ambrose Bierce delves into the darkest corners of human nature with a collection of chilling short stories. Brimming with elements of horror, satire, and dark humor, these tales explore the unsettling theme of parricide, presenting crime in its most...
This is a collection of four humorous stories in which people kill their parents.